An elderly couple from a small coastal village in Japan decide to visit their adult children in bustling Tokyo. Upon arrival, they are met with polite but distant hospitality as their children are preoccupied with their own lives and responsibilities. Despite the initial joy of the reunion, the parents quickly realize that their presence is more of a burden than a blessing. They end up being shuffled between their children's homes and even sent off on a spa trip to minimize inconvenience for their overwhelmed offspring. Throughout their visit, the elderly couple faces the growing disconnection and changing values between generations.

The parents eventually return to their village, reflecting on their journey and the nature of family bonds. The distance, both physical and emotional, between them and their children becomes painfully evident. The story poignantly captures the universal themes of aging, generational gaps, and the subtle, often painful shifts in family dynamics over time. Through quiet moments and everyday interactions, it paints a deeply humanistic portrait of life and the passage of time.